Having played the violin from an early age, and fascinated by the workshop he visited as a child in Avignon, he decided to become a luthier.
After finishing his schooling in Provence, he was accepted
F. Payton & Son has a proud history of supplying musical instruments and accessories to the music trade for over 140 years. Our long and stable relationships with many of the world’s leading sup
Over the years, we have sought out string instruments that represent both good quality and value for money. We travel overseas regularly to thoroughly examine and test the latest products from around
The Violin Centre buys as well as sells stringed instruments and bows. We are always happy to examine an old violin and are particularly interested in fine quality old violins, violas, cellos and doub
